Nifty 50mm
Aug 28, 2014 01:10:53 #
Thanks for the suggestion, I had considered that too, but hate to spend 150 and another 400 down the road.
Aug 28, 2014 01:15:11 #
Thank you, very helpful information. I have a Canon and it would probably be the L series, whatever that means.
Aug 28, 2014 01:18:24 #
faygo wrote:
Thank you, very helpful information. I have a Canon and it would probably be the L series, whatever that means.
The model of your canon will reveal the sensor size and your choice of lenses.
Aug 28, 2014 01:24:41 #
Aug 28, 2014 02:32:14 #
faygo wrote:
I am planning to buy one, but not sure if I should get the one that is 1.8 or 1.4 f/stop. Big difference in price for such a small change. I like doing landscape, macro and action shots, some low light conditions may exist with the action shots, will the 1.8 work just as good. Any advice is welcome.
I too shoot a Canon and I have all flavors of the nifty fifty other than the elusive and pricey f/1.2. Honestly my 1.4 wide open seems soft as the DOF at 1.4 is very thin.. The 1.8 is just as sharp but does not have as many diaphragm blades and does not make those perfect little balls of unfocused light that my big fat Sigma lens will. But if you like Macro, maybe you might consider the 50mm f/2.5 Macro lens, it is still fast enough to shoot in low light, it is sharper than the f/1.4 or the f/1.8, of for that matter the 2.0 that I have laying in a drawer, and it is capable of very close up photography, getting 1:2 reproduction. I use that lens as much if not more than I use my 1.4. The focus motor is a little noisy and not quite as fast as my Sigma, but definitely a lot faster than my old manual lenses that I still use from time to time....
Aug 28, 2014 02:35:51 #
I have no complaints using the 50mm 1.8 for landscape pics.
Makes one think about composition before pushing the button.
1.8 not a factor as even with the 1.4 one is better to try for an aperture of closer to f11 for both dof and a sweet spot for the lens.
Just an opinion of course but works for me more often than not.
Cheers
Makes one think about composition before pushing the button.
1.8 not a factor as even with the 1.4 one is better to try for an aperture of closer to f11 for both dof and a sweet spot for the lens.
Just an opinion of course but works for me more often than not.
Cheers
Aug 28, 2014 05:12:49 #
if you are dealing with the major brands, it's almost impossible to get a bad fifty. unless you are doing real low light shooting then the 1.8 should do.
Aug 28, 2014 06:12:00 #
faygo wrote:
I am planning to buy one, but not sure if I should get the one that is 1.8 or 1.4 f/stop. Big difference in price for such a small change. I like doing landscape, macro and action shots, some low light conditions may exist with the action shots, will the 1.8 work just as good. Any advice is welcome.
The big advantage of the F/1.4 is the increased light gathering ability. On the negative side, you have the higher price, greater weight, larger size, and maybe not as good quality images.
Google comparisons of these two.
Aug 28, 2014 06:33:54 #
TexasBadger
Loc: Wylie, TX
Shoot vertical and stitch the images for landscape panoramas. I would save the money and get the f1.8.
Aug 28, 2014 06:34:14 #
Aug 28, 2014 06:42:01 #
I have an AF-S Nikkor 50mm f1.8 G at a wedding this weekend. I am the assistant photographer.I am also using a Nikkor 85mm f1.8. I have used both for landscaping although landscape photography bores me to tears. Both lenses are great.
Aug 28, 2014 07:31:07 #
sirlensalot
Loc: Arizona
Both lenses are sharp between 5.6-8. No surprise. I think the 1.4 is sharper wide open. If you think you are going to shoot a lot in low light, the 1.4 has the advantage. The 1.4 has an ultrasonic motor which is faster and quieter. That's one of the reasons it is 3x the price of the 1.8. My 1.8 hunts in low light on ocassion. The 1.8 is light. It shoots much better than it looks and feels. I have a 1.8 for several years with no build issues. I have used the 1.4 but do not own one.
Another option may be the 50mm f/2.5 if you can stand the difference in light gathering capabilities. It is reviewed to be sharper than both of the above, which would be expected being a macro. I used one, liked it, but I thought it was a bit short for macro for me. If build quality is high on your list, follow the weddingguy's advice. He knows what he's talking about.
Another option may be the 50mm f/2.5 if you can stand the difference in light gathering capabilities. It is reviewed to be sharper than both of the above, which would be expected being a macro. I used one, liked it, but I thought it was a bit short for macro for me. If build quality is high on your list, follow the weddingguy's advice. He knows what he's talking about.
Aug 28, 2014 07:32:57 #
johnst1001a
Loc: West Chester, Ohio
1.4 was my choice, Canon that is. I like it for sure, but yes, not a good landscape lens. I use my 35mm, or even better, my 16-35.
Aug 28, 2014 08:44:44 #
So many opinions could easily confuse you. If you do not need a super fast 50mm lens the f1.8 should do.
The 50mm lens is most probably the best corrected lens made for photography, regardless of brand. In general, all of them are sharp.
I agree that for macro or landscapes it is not the best lens and although with a cropped sensor many like to use it for portraits in my particular case I prefer for that a longer lens.
I am sure that f1.8 will meet the majority of your low light shootings.
The 50mm lens is most probably the best corrected lens made for photography, regardless of brand. In general, all of them are sharp.
I agree that for macro or landscapes it is not the best lens and although with a cropped sensor many like to use it for portraits in my particular case I prefer for that a longer lens.
I am sure that f1.8 will meet the majority of your low light shootings.
Aug 28, 2014 08:57:59 #
The 1.4 is the faster of the two and great for working in low light, the "Nifty-Fifty might not be that nifty depending on the camera you are using. If you are working with a cropped sensor camera a 50-mm is going yield results that are similar to a 75mm on a full frame camera. A 50.1.4 on a crop frame camera is a good choice for portraits especially if you like a shallow depth of field but it's not really wide enough to work well for landscapes.
The 35mm prime lens has for years be considered the go-to wide lens for 35mm film photography and also works well on full frame digital cameras. To get a similar angle of view on a cropped sensor camera I would recommend a 18mm /1.8 prime.They start under $200, for most camera models.
The 35mm prime lens has for years be considered the go-to wide lens for 35mm film photography and also works well on full frame digital cameras. To get a similar angle of view on a cropped sensor camera I would recommend a 18mm /1.8 prime.They start under $200, for most camera models.
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